
Raintree County
In The Great Tradition Of Civil War Romance
Directed by Edward Dmytryk
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A sweeping Civil War-era romance centered on a love triangle that tests idealism against passion, set against the backdrop of national upheaval and family secrets.
In 1859, idealist John Wickliff Shawnessey, a resident of Raintree County, Indiana, is distracted from his high school sweetheart Nell Gaither by Susanna Drake, a rich New Orleans girl. This love triangle is further complicated by the American Civil War, and dark family history.
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Is Raintree County sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Raintree County easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Raintree County scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Does Raintree County end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Raintree County violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Raintree County
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Raintree County
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Raintree County, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Raintree County, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Raintree County, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































